.03 Drivers' School License.

A. A driver school license issued by the Administration under Transportation Article, Title 15, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizes a business entity, organization, institution, or individual to give instruction in the driving of motor vehicles in which a fee is collected.

B. A business entity, organization, institution, or individual requesting a license to provide instruction in the driving of motor vehicles shall:

(1) Submit an application to the Administration requesting licensure and approval to conduct specific courses; and

(2) Be licensed and receive approval from the Administration before conducting the approved courses.

C. A drivers' school license may not be transferred, sold, or assigned without written approval from the Administration. Assignment of all or substantially all of the school's assets, or any assignment of interest in the stock or shares of the business, that results in a transfer of control of that business, shall be considered an assignment.

D. A drivers' school may only provide the driver education program courses under Transportation Article, Title 16, Subtitle 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, if the school is:

(1) Licensed under this chapter; and

(2) Certified by the Administration under COMAR 11.23.02.